Shaker Pin Cushion

c. 1937

William Paul Childers

Associated Names
William Paul Childers

Artist, American, 1912 - 1998

The image displays interconnected hexagonal and pentagonal shapes forming a dome-like structure. The composition includes colorful shapes creating a three-dimensional structure resembling a floating playing field or stadium from an aerial view. The edges are lined with small, uniformly spaced details, resembling a decorative border. The shapes are colored green, red, and blue, creating a vibrant appearance.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, graphite, and pen and ink on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 28.1 x 23 cm (11 1/16 x 9 1/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 5" in diameter

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.16782

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in black ink: PAUL CHILDERS

Wikidata ID

Q64639273

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